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Rain and Sikorsky Demonstrate Early Detection and Rapid Response to Wildfires With an Autonomous Black Hawk® Helicopter
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ALAMEDA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rain, a leader in aerial wildfire containment technology, and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company specializing in advanced rotorcraft, completed flight tests in late 2023 demonstrating how an autonomous helicopter carrying water can be…
Alumni Build a Legacy in Impact Investing
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Last week, Nancy Pfund ’82 and Adrianna Alterman ’19 were honored by Impact Capital Managers, a leading professional organization for impact investors. The awards illustrate the central role that Yale SOM graduates have played in…
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Nancy Pfund’s Remarks at Impact Capital Managers Awards Dinner
Thank you so much, this is such a special honor. The ICM community and mission are at the core of what DBL is all about, and so being here, it really feels like we are…
FBN’s Refined Focus: One-On-One With Its Interim CEO
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With recent turnover in company leadership, a divestment in its insurance business, and a growing list of partnerships, FBN is re-focusing its business. For the first nine years of FBN, it was led by co-founder…
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Rain was included among a16z’s American Dynamism 50
Rain was included among a16z’s American Dynamism 50: AI list, which spotlights groundbreaking tech companies using AI to advance the U.S.’s national interest. Rain was recognized for its autonomous helicopters, which can launch remotely, fly…
Mapbox Earns “Navigation Technology Solution Of The Year” In 2023 Autotech Breakthrough Awards
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Annual awards recognize innovation in global automotive and transportation technologies For a second consecutive year, Mapbox has been named the “Navigation Technology Solution of the Year” in the fourth annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards, which recognize the world’s top…
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Mapbox supports innovative BMW and MINI Navigation Experience, including 3D visualization, charging-optimized route planning, and distinctive design
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The BMW Group is set to revolutionize the in-car navigation experience with the launches of new models with BMW/MINI Operating System 9 featuring an all-new navigation system supported…
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How to Roast Coffee Without Burning the Planet (or Coffee)
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Walk into the lobby of Heirloom Roasters in Oakland, California, and you’re presented with two doors. Through door number one you’ll find the facility’s main roasting space, a cavernous warehouse where roaring industrial-sized equipment turns…
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Airspace named to FastCompany’s 4 next big things in Transportation for 2023
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The 4 next big things in transportation for 2023 Even in a world that feels increasingly digital, we’re growing only more dependent on physical transportation infrastructure of all kinds. And as electrification, autonomy, and other…
Japan Society of Northern California Honors Ira Ehrenpreis with its 2023 Visionary Award for his Pioneering Leadership in Impact Investing and the Global Sustainability Community
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At its 37th “Award of Honor” Gala, the Japan Society of Northern California presented the prestigious 2023 Visionary Award to Ira Ehrenpreis for his bold leadership in driving forward the field of impact investing, as…
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ZincFive Unveils Expanded Lineup of Nickel-Zinc UPS Battery Cabinets for the Data Center Industry
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PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZincFive®, the world leader in nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery-based solutions for immediate power applications, announced the launch of two new product offerings within the BC Series UPS Battery Cabinet lineup: the BC 2 –…
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Farmers Business Network Accelerates Work with ADM to Expand Regenerative Agriculture
Over 3,000 farms & 2 million acres expected; programs to double as FBN technology plays leading role in creating incentives that reward farmers for regenerative practices SAN CARLOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Farmers Business Network, Inc. (FBN®), the…
